Crumb Show & The Dough Who's Boss 2 Books Collection Set by Richard Bertinet - Non Fiction - Hardcover

Titles in This Set:
Crumb: Show the Dough Who's Boss
Crust: From Sourdough, Spelt and Rye Bread to Ciabatta, Bagels and Brioche

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardcover

Overview:
This two-book hardcover collection brings together Richard Bertinet’s practical, chef-inspired approach to bread into one definitive home-baking toolkit. Crumb: Show the Dough Who's Boss invites bakers to take charge of the dough from start to finish, focusing on fermentation, mixing, and shaping instead of traditional kneading. It delivers clear, step-by-step guidance and a portfolio of delicious recipes that span classic loaves and contemporary twists, including Cornbread with Manchego Cheese & Chorizo, Saffron & Seaweed Buns, Green Pea Flatbreads, and indulgent twists like a Chocolate, Pistachio & Orange Loaf. Paired with Crust, Bertinet deepens the craft, guiding you through sourdough fundamentals, home-ferment culture, and a spectrum of speciality breads—Spelt, Ciabatta, Bagels, Pretzels, Croissants, Stollen, and Brioche—with accessible techniques and vivid photography that makes the process feel approachable and rewarding. Together, these two volumes equip you to bake with confidence, creativity, and consistent results in your own kitchen.

What Makes This Collection Special:
Crumb and Crust form a complete home baker’s curriculum in two elegant hardbacks. The set captures Bertinet’s distinctive philosophy: bread is about fermentation, balance, and feel as much as following a recipe. Crumb emphasizes the artistry of crumb structure and dough handling, while Crust demystifies sourdough, ferments, and bakery-style specialties for the home baker. The combination offers a seamless reading journey—from understanding dough behaviour to mastering complex flavours and textures. The included photography is both instructional and inspiring, turning every page into a practical lesson and a visual promise of bake-along success. If you’re building a serious bread library or seeking the perfect gift for a bread enthusiast, this duo delivers depth, variety, and tangible results.

Books Included in This Collection:
Crumb: Show the Dough Who's Boss
This book positions dough as the star of every loaf, guiding you through the science and craft behind achieving the ideal crumb. Bertinet shares his clear, methodical approach to fermentation, mixing, and shaping, demystifying techniques that elevate everyday bread into something memorable. With approachable recipes and practical tips, Crumb helps you develop confidence—whether you’re baking rustic loaves, enriched breads, or experimental creations—while reinforcing a philosophy that celebrates flavour, texture, and integrity in every slice. Expect an emphasis on process as a path to reliable results, plus a handful of crowd-pleasing ideas that will impress family and friends alike.

Crust: From Sourdough, Spelt and Rye Bread to Ciabatta, Bagels and Brioche
Crust builds on Bertinet’s groundbreaking methods by diving into sourdough culture and the wide world of fermented breads. You’ll learn how to create and maintain ferments at home, experiment with flours beyond the standard white loaf, and craft bakery-worthy favourites—from crusty boules to delicate croissants. The book also explores speciality breads such as Spelt Bread, Bagels, Pretzels, Stollen, and Brioche, all accompanied by step-by-step photography and practical notes designed to empower bakers of any level. This volume translates professional technique into friendly, doable recipes, helping you broaden your baking repertoire while refining your understanding of dough as an adaptable, living ingredient.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Ideal for committed home bakers, curious beginners eager to upgrade from store-bought bread, and anyone who loves the ritual and reward of bread making. It’s well-suited to readers who enjoy practical, technique-driven cookbooks and who appreciate clear visuals that guide each stage of mixing, fermenting, proving, and baking. Gift buyers will find the two-book format especially appealing for a bread-loving friend or for a couple’s kitchen library, while collectors will value Bertinet’s cohesive approach to Dough and Crust within a single, beautifully bound set. This collection also serves well for homeschooling or culinary classes where hands-on bread projects can be explored step by step.

Key Benefits:

• Two companion titles that cover a complete home-baking journey from dough handling to sourdough mastery
• Clear, practical guidance that reduces guesswork and increases bake-success momentum
• Rich, step-by-step photography that makes complex techniques easy to replicate
• Recipes range from everyday breads to impressive showpieces for entertaining
• Focused on fermentation and technique over traditional kneading for modern results
• Beautiful hardcover format that sits proudly on any kitchen shelf
• Great for gifting to bakers at any skill level, from novice to enthusiast

About the Author:
Richard Bertinet is a celebrated master baker and author renowned for his approachable, technique-driven approach to bread making. His books—acclaimed for their clarity, thoroughness, and practical recipes—have helped home bakers understand the science of dough and the artistry of flavour. Bertinet’s method emphasizes fermentation, proper mixing, and shaping as the core of producing breads with exceptional crumb and crust. This collection showcases his hallmark style: straightforward instruction paired with dependable, delicious results that invite readers to bake with confidence and joy.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
If you’re building a premium bread library, this duo is a keystone. It delivers a complete at-home bread journey—from foundational dough handling to ambitious, flavoursome loaves and pastries—paired with striking photography and practical tips. The value is in continuity: the two titles reinforce each other, enabling a logical progression as skills grow. It’s a thoughtful gift for wedding, housewarming, or any bread-loving home, and it elevates your kitchen shelf with a cohesive, professional-quality reference that actually translates to better, tastier bread.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.